Forsooth

Pronunciation: /fɔːr.suːθ/

Definitions of forsooth

adverb indeed; in truth; certainly

Example Sentences

A1 Forsooth, I am hungry.

A2 Forsooth, I did not expect to see you here.

B1 Forsooth, the weather is quite pleasant today.

B2 Forsooth, I must admit I was wrong.

C1 Forsooth, the results of the experiment were truly surprising.

C2 Forsooth, I have never encountered such a challenging problem before.

interjection used to express surprise or disbelief

Example Sentences

A1 Forsooth, I am tired after a long day.

A2 Forsooth, I cannot believe how quickly time has passed.

B1 Forsooth, I must say that I am impressed with your progress.

B2 Forsooth, I never expected to see such a beautiful sight.

C1 Forsooth, it is imperative that we make a decision soon.

C2 Forsooth, I have come to realize the importance of time management in my life.

Examples of forsooth in a Sentence

formal Forsooth, thou art the most honorable knight in all the land.

informal Forsooth, I can't believe you actually won that game.

slang Forsooth, that party was lit last night.

figurative Forsooth, the truth shall set you free.

Grammatical Forms of forsooth

• past tense: forsoothed
• plural: forsooths
• comparative: more forsooth
• superlative: most forsooth
• present tense: forsooth
• future tense: will forsooth
• perfect tense: have forsoothed
• continuous tense: is forsoothing
• singular: forsooth
• positive degree: forsooth
• infinitive: to forsooth
• gerund: forsoothing
• participle: forsoothed

Origin and Evolution of forsooth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'forsooth' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'forsōþ', meaning 'in truth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'forsooth' evolved from a straightforward expression of truth or agreement to a more archaic and formal way of speaking, often used in literature and theatrical works to convey a sense of antiquity or formality.